Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Boot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- First World War York
- The Norman Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Tower